The train between Trier and Gelsenkirchen takes 8h 35m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Trier to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once a week between Trier and Gelsenkirchen. The service departs Trier at 6:41 PM in the evening, which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 03:16:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Trier to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Trier and Gelsenkirchen is 196.7 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 16m.